The Poet of Tolstoy Park Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Book Club Discussion Questions

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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, and our BookBrowse Review of The Poet of Tolstoy Park.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

This is a fictionalized account of a true story. How accurate do you think Brewer’s portrayal of Henry Stuart might be, and does this affect your enjoyment of the book?


1. What qualities do you most admire in Henry, and what do you think we can learn from his story?
   


2. What do you think cured Henry?
   

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